• Saturday, July 19, 2025

Parliament scuffle: Delhi Police files FIR against Rahul Gandhi

DELHI POLICE on Thursday registered an FIR against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in connection with a scuffle at Parliament, an officer said. An FIR under sections 117 (voluntary causing grievous hurt), 115 (voluntary causing hurt), 125 (act of endangering life or personal safety of others), 131 (use of criminal force),…

After Doval-Wang talks, China highlights broader consensus to improve relations

AS National Security Advisor Ajit Doval left Beijing after his crucial talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to normalise ties, China on Thursday said that the readouts issued by both countries after the talks shared "very much similar gist and elements" highlighting broader consensus. Special Representatives for the border…

Formula-E race: Case registered against BRS leader Rama Rao

THE TELANGANA Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday registered a case against BRS working president and MLA K T Rama Rao as prime accused over alleged payments to conduct Formula-E race in Hyderabad during the previous regime, official sources said. Formula E had announced the cancellation of Hyderabad E-Prix, alleging a…

Father says Ashwin was being ‘humiliated’; off-spinner tries to play…

JUST-RETIRED R Ashwin's father Ravichandran kicked up a controversy on Thursday by claiming that "humiliation" could have been a reason for his son's decision to call it quits but the veteran off-spinner made light of the "dad comment", blaming it on lack of media training. Ashwin dropped a bombshell on…

Zakir Hussain’s funeral to be held in San Francisco

TABLA maestro Zakir Hussain will be laid to rest in San Francisco on Thursday, family sources said. Hussain, one of the world's most accomplished percussionists, died at a San Francisco hospital on Monday due to complications arising from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a lung disease. He was 73. "The funeral is…

Varun Dhawan says playing dual role for ‘Baby John’ was…

VARUN DHAWAN shared that his preparation for his dual roles in “Baby John” was influenced by Amitabh Bachchan’s performance in the 1991 film “Hum”. Speaking at the movie's press conference, Dhawan mentioned that Bachchan's portrayal in the film continues to inspire him and many newer actors. "Amit ji has done…

RG Kar hospital rape-murder: Parents move Calcutta High Court seeking…

THE PARENTS of the doctor who was raped and murdered at the RG Kar hospital moved the Calcutta High Court on Thursday, seeking a fresh investigation into the crime. Expressing a lack of confidence in the ongoing probe into the incident that led to huge protests, they prayed for a…

Kashmir encounter: Five terrorists killed, two security personnel injured

FIVE Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists, including a self-styled top commander of the outfit, were killed in an encounter with security forces in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, officials said here. Two security forces personnel sustained injuries in the operation that was launched in the early hours of the…

Ashwin deserved a fitting farewell: Kapil Dev

UNABLE to comprehend Ravichandran Ashwin's sudden decision to retire from international cricket, a shocked World Cup-winning skipper Kapil Dev says the premier off-spinner deserved a fitting farewell, ideally on home soil. Ashwin stunned one and all by calling it quits on Wednesday, right after the Brisbane Test against Australia ended…

Sensex, Nifty tank after US Fed sees fewer rate cuts

EQUITY benchmark Sensex on Thursday plunged about 965 points to crash below the 80,000 level due to heavy selling in global equities after the US Federal Reserve signalled fewer rate cuts next year. Besides, deep losses in consumer durables, banking and IT stocks amid foreign fund outflows added to the…